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what if compression test shows lost?

Old Dec 24, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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i haven't had one done but if it isnt up to par what it cost to fix? have to rebuild every thing? i have a 94 with like 194 thousand i think. i was going to have it checked out soon see what it looks like
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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a rebuild kit is 700 bucks plus 1500 in labor
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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how much extra would it be to bore it out a little? is there a certain size next step up from a stock?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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194,000 is just barely broke in haha. i got 276,000 on mine n she runs like a top. im bettin ur fine for a long time. unless its had crappy maintenance or been really beaten on. theres plenty of these trucks with a million or more on em. just goes to show, 6 is greater than 8...
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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yeah im sure its fine i just need to advance my timing and get a set of 215 injectors
 
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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If compression shows weak, you can re-ring it, but then you stand a chance of stressing the rod bearing from the increased compression, and will ultimately lead to a thrown rod.
 

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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Rering it, roll new bearings in and reseal it. problem solved.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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how much it cost to re ring bearings and reseal?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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400ish
 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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What makes you think it won't be up to par?
 
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